tachimochi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rikishi who participates in the dohyo-iri ceremony of a yokozuna by carrying a sword behind him.

Word forms

tachimochi

Etymology

From Japanese 太刀持ち (tachimochi, “sword bearer”).

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